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Inshore and Nearshore Charter Fishing

Welcome to Captain Bradley Smith Charters

These are our most popular trips with guests — and for good reason.


We stay in the bays, flats, and nearshore waters around Panama City where the fish are close, the water is calm, and the bites come steady. No pounding waves or long boat rides. You’ll be fishing in minutes.


Redfish are here year-round, often cruising just feet from the shoreline. In spring and fall, big speckled trout crush topwater baits at first light. Flounder stage up near sandy drop-offs, and structure holds black drum, sheepshead, and tripletail depending on the season.


If conditions allow, we’ll also push just outside the pass to target pompano, Spanish mackerel, or even sharks near the beach.


Every trip is tailored to your group — whether you’re chasing a personal best or helping a young angler land their first fish.

What We Catch

  • Redfish – Our most consistent inshore target
     

  • Speckled Trout – Fun on light tackle, best in spring/fall
     

  • Flounder – Flat and delicious, especially in summer/fall
     

  • Black Drum – Tough fighters around docks and structure
     

  • Sheepshead – Great winter/spring action near pilings

     

  • Pompano – Fast, flashy, and top-tier table fare
     

  • Tripletail – Seasonal targets floating near crab buoys
     

  • Shark – A surprise bonus on some nearshore days

Trip Details

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Trip Length: 4 or 8 hours

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Launch Location: Panama City, FL (exact dock provided at booking)

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Includes: Rods, reels, bait, tackle, license, and cooler with ice

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Who It’s For: Families, first-timers, and anglers of all levels

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